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Writing Prompt

Christmas Traditions of the World

Theme Holiday
Grades 6-8

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how other countries celebrate Christmas? In this activity, students will discover the meaning of tradition and create an informative essay through the research of specific holiday traditions from another country.

Learning Objectives

Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content (ELA-Literacy.W.6.2)

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